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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 21, 1966

Page

3

Officers Named For Institute Annual Meeting Highlights

The Ballina ted Wanens Institute held its annual meeting on Wednesday April 6 1966. After a dinner and opening rites led by president Mrs Robert McEnery officers for 1966 were installed with nominating committee reports presented. The hockey game at Acton arena last Wednesday saw fathers defeat sons 82 with humorous notes on the old horse taking a hard road.

Sentenees Ballinated Wanens Institute WL Grace Robert.McEnery Mary Stewart Jesse McEnery Frank Smith Jesse MccEnery Willam McLean Ada Kirkwood Robert M McEnery Leo Jamieson Lion Marshall D. Brown Ken Hamilton E. McEnery J. McEnen Don Brown Pianis Ernie McEnery Quartesy Robert McEnery Ray Swindlehurst Fred Foster Covert Acton Arena

Blanche Elizabeth Field obituary in Ontario

Mrs B J Field dies at 70 after stroke illness in Guelph General Hospital. Funeral Friday at Rumley Shoemaker Funeral Home in Moffat with Rev J E Taylor officiating. Born 1896 in Rockwood, she lived in Toronto, then Moffat, survived by sons James and Jack, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister Alva Milne, brothers Earl and Harry. Burial Eden Mills cemetery.

Rumley - Shoemaker Blanche Elizabeth Field Moffat J. E. Taylor Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Field Guelph General Hospital Rockwood James Annie Hamilton Toronto J. A. Milne Pointe Claire Que Jack Willowdale Alva Milne Earl Orillia Harry Hamilton Peal Acton Robert Hamilton Weston John McNiven Fred McNiven Trenton Harold Hammerstrom Windsor H. Patterson Eden Mills Cemetery

Acton Institute Elects Mrs Lazenby President

The April Acton WL meeting at Mrs Campbell Winn’s home selected Mrs George Lazenby as president with officers including chairwoman Mrs R L Davidson and district director Mrs Wilderspin. Annual reports were given. donations made to fire victims and local charities. upcoming events include OAC hearing, district ballinafad May 20 and Guelph convention September 19-20.

Acton WL Campbell Winn Main St. North Institute Mary M. 2. Bennett Brouillard Gordon Hitchcock George Fryer Chamber of Commerce R. L. Davidson N Kenney Agriculture Mary Graham Earlhambert Mary McAuley Harris Winn Masales George Lazenby

Easter Service Well Attended at Local Church

Easter Sunday service at the Disciples of Christ church drew many members and friends. Rev Russel Legge preached on Jesus the man without bonds noting Easter reveals freedom and the key to the gospel. Marilyn Kingsbury Gordon Kingsbury and Donna Bateman sang In the Garden with Marilyn on organ. flowers brightened the sanctuary. Young People attended the Good Friday breakfast and service at Hillsburgh Christian Church.

Disciples of Christ Russel Legge Jesus Jesus Christ Marilyn Gordon Kingsbury Donna Bateman Hillsburgh Christian Church

Handy compass and maps aid hikers in Canada

A guide explains using a watch as a compass by pointing the hour hand at the sun and finding south halfway to 12. It also recommends a mile to the inch typographical map from the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys in Ottawa, noting low price and wide availability across Canada.

Department of Mines and Technical Surveys Ottawa Canada

Culverwood Institute Officers and Conveners Named at Annual Meet

Silverwood and Limehouse W I groups hosted events at the Manor Milton on April 12 with speeches and prizes. Three Halton festival prize winners sang. April birthdays were honored with gifts and cards. a large birthday cake and tea were served. Silverwood WT members aided Mr Miller's sale on April 4. The Silverwood WF held its annual meeting on April 15 at Mrs Campbell's, electing officers. Officers for Mab 1967 included President Abendersen and others. district and branch directors and conveners were listed, with Miss Moore and Mrs Wilson among key volunteers. The party plan included visitors near Ottawa and a variety of civic roles.

Silverwood Campbell Mareh Mab Abendersen Cariuidettel Mra Canadian Industries Mes D. Lindsay L. Giffen Bornholt Mor. Campbell Miss Moore

Prize for Dancer in Peel Festival

Beverley Waters daughter of Mr and Mrs Bred Watters of Campbellville won third prize in the Trish Jig for the ten and under group at the Peel Music Festival in Brampton on April 14. She has trained in Highland Dances for six months.

Beverley Waters Bred Watters RAR Campbellville Brampton Beverley

Flowers of Hope Campaign Names Charles Wellwood Chairman

Charles Wellwood named chairman of the Flowers of Hope campaign to raise funds for charitable work with mentally retarded children. The appeal aims to gather support across New the Alelica with a target of 5 000 dollars and wide community involvement in events and church services.

Charles Wellwood Flowers of Hope Wellwood New Chrles Wethwood Mitton Wellwood Wir St. A. Kanerva North Hatton Association

NDP Planning Open Meeting in Oakville

A Halton New Democratic Party general membership meeting is set for April 27 at 8 30 p.m. in the Galaxy Club near Oakville. Speaker Dr Zarin M S W O S W of the University of Voronica School of Social Work will discuss recessional facilities. The public is invited.

Halton New Democratic Party Galaxy Club Colelw Eliphanty Oakville Dr. Zarin M.S W O.S.W University of Voronica School of Social Work Zarina Iass

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